Bologna are one of Italian football’s older names, founded in 1909 and based at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. In the 2026-27 season they sit eleventh in Serie A, with a squad valued at around £234m by Transfermarkt.
Their squad is sizeable at 35 players, with an average age of 25, and their league form has carried a bit of bite away from home. Recent wins at AC Milan, Cagliari and Lecce point to a side capable of travelling well, even if home results have been less convincing.
The numbers underline that split. Bologna are averaging one goal scored and 1.8 conceded at home, while away from home they are scoring 1.6 per match and conceding one. They have also struck first inside 20 minutes in seven of their 13 league matches, which suggests they are not inclined to ease their way into games.
Samuel Mbangula leads their scoring with three goals, followed by Federico Bernardeschi on two, with Nicolò Casale, Artem Dovbyk and Jay Enem also on the scoresheet. Bologna also entered the Coppa Italia, reaching the third round.
For Celtic supporters, Bologna profile as a mid-table Serie A side with enough technical quality and away threat to demand respect, but with defensive gaps that have been visible across the season.
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⚔️ How they compare to Celtic
Celtic head the table with 28 points and therefore have the clear advantage in form and league position; Bologna are weaker in both attack and defence compared with a top‑placed side like Celtic, though their pronounced away threat is the specific danger Celtic must manage when the teams meet.
